When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted (Psalms 138:3).

Stouthearted means courageous, stubborn, brave, resolute.  A stalwart: possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; sets a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory.

My uncle and aunty, servants of God, while visiting us three weeks ago, told me that my passive prayer days are over, especially concerning my children.  They encouraged and instructed me to fast once a week and fight like Deborah (Judges 4) until I see breakthroughs.  After they left, I took time to fast and was led to meditate on Psalms 138.

David says, “When I called, you answered me and made me bold and stouthearted (Psalms 138:3).”  Note that he did not say God gave me, but made me bold and stouthearted.  Like David, I am in the process of being made, being made indicates change.  A shift is taking place inside of me that is not yet visible.  A change in function, in position, in prayer, and in faith has started.  It is becoming part of me, not that I have boldness but I am becoming bold, courageous, resolute, and determined.  This scripture confirms the commision to fight like Deborah through warfare prayer.  God is talking through this Psalm to step into another level in my prayer life.  He is asking to put on the full armor of God, so that I can take my stand against the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:11).  He is transforming and equipping me through His word for what he is asking me to do.  God is making me to be a “stalwart mama,” who courageously fights for her children, going into enemy territory and snatching them out of the enemy’s hand, bringing them to their purpose in God.  God assures in verse 7, though I walk in the midst of trouble, he will preserve my life; he will stretch out his hand against the anger of my foes, with his right hand he will save me.  He not only makes and equips, but also protects from the enemy.  So I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praise.  I will praise your name for your love and faithfulness (Psalms 138: 1,2).  Through all the circumstances of my life the Lord is fulfilling his purpose for me (Psalms 138:8).